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StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K vs StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K

49specifications compared
21differ
28identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 2 more computers controlled than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K has 1 more console DisplayPorts ports quantity than the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K has 4 more headphone outputs than the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K (5 vs 1). Housing material: Aluminium, Steel on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K, Steel, Aluminium on the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K. Compatible power plug types: AU, EU, UK, US on the StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K, EU, UK, US, AU on the StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K.

Number of computers controlled
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:4
Console DisplayPorts ports quantity
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:2
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:1
Headphone outputs
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:1
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:5
Housing material
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:Aluminium, Steel
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:Steel, Aluminium
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:87298 h
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:130000 h
Compatible power plug types
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:AU, EU, UK, US
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:EU, UK, US, AU
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:0 - 90%
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:0 - 80%
Width
- 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K:105 mm
- 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K:130 mm

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Comparison of P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH, P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH
66 specifications	A StarTech.com 2-Port Dual-Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Dual View Video Matrix, 4K Model P2ADD121D-KVM-SWITCH View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port DisplayPort KVM Switch with Mouse Roaming and Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture, 4K Model P4AD122M-KVM-SWITCH View product
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of computers controlledDiffers	2	4
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port type	DisplayPort	DisplayPort
DisplayPorts quantity	4	4
DisplayPort version	1.2	1.2
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Console USB ports quantity	4	4
Console portsDiffers	3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm mic, DisplayPort, USB A	DisplayPort, USB A, USB C
Console DisplayPorts ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB hub	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	5
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Data transfer rate (max)Known for one	0.48 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan intervalKnown for one	10,20,30,40,50,60 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chain	No	No
Audio channelsKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Rack mounting	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium, Steel	Steel, Aluminium
Wired remote switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Push button	Yes	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	87298 h	130000 h
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
On Screen Display (OSD)	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	DC	DC
Input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Input current	1 A	1 A
Output voltage	12 V	12 V
Output current	3 A	3 A
Compatible power plug typesDiffers	AU, EU, UK, US	EU, UK, US, AU
Power consumption (typical)	36 W	36 W
Power plug typeKnown for one	Type M	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 90%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	105 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	26 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	626 g	1.05 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	250 mm	365 mm
Package depthDiffers	292 mm	235 mm
Package heightDiffers	78 mm	75 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.5 kg	195 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
IP control	No	No
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	539 mm	495 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	419 mm	385 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	333 mm	265 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	10 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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